The relationship between prior suicidal behavior and mortality among individuals in community corrections.
The relationship between prior suicidal behavior and mortality among individuals in community corrections.
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社区矫正中个体既往自杀行为与死亡率之间的关系。
DOI：
10.1027/0227-5910/a000207
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发表时间：
2013
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影响因子：
3
通讯作者：
Cropsey,KarenL
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作者：
Clark,CBrendan;Waesche,MatthewC;Hendricks,PeterS;McCullumsmith,CherylB;Redmond,Nicole;Katiyar,Nandan;Lawler,RobertMarsh;Cropsey,KarenL
BackgroundIndividuals under community corrections have multiple risk factors for mortality including exposure to a criminal environment, drug use, social stress, and a lack of medical care that predispose them to accidents, homicides, medical morbidities, and suicide. The literature suggests that prior suicidal behavior may be a particularly potent risk factor for mortality among individuals in the criminal justice system.AimsThis study looked to extend the link between history of a suicide attempt and future mortality in a community corrections population.MethodUsing an archival dataset (N= 18,260) collected from 2002 to 2007 of individuals being monitored under community corrections supervision for an average of 217 days (SD= 268), we examined the association between past history of a suicide attempt and mortality.ResultsA Cox Proportional Hazard Model controlling for age, race, gender, and substance dependence indicated that past history of a suicide attempt was independently associated with time to mortality, and demonstrated the second greatest effect after gender.ConclusionThese data suggest the need for a greater focus on screening and preventive services, particularly for individuals with a history of suicidal behavior, so as to reduce the risk of mortality in community corrections populations.
